Research Analyst – Clean Air

Responsible Us; New Delhi; On-site; INR 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) in New Delhi is hiring an entry-level Research Analyst for the Clean Air team. The role focuses on analyzing sustainability reports of Indian companies to track progress on air emissions, with emphasis on data analysis and clear presentation of findings.

The successful candidate will possess a public policy/environmental background and be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience.
• Ability to work with either Excel or code in a programming language.
• Ability to present the work in a lucid manner.
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success in implementing out-of-the-box content ideas.
• Demonstrated abilities to manage multiple priorities, projects and internal/external resources in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Strong drive and initiative, a self-starter.
• Prior experience in analysing the environmental performance of companies.
• An understanding of environmental disclosure frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage allocated workstreams on quantitative and qualitative applied research on air quality issues in India.
• Identify key research questions, design the research approach/framework, collect data and analyze using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative methods, and present analyses in formats such as journal publications, reports, op-eds, and consultation meetings.
• Regularly track policy measures taken by the government and their implementation status that concern air quality in India and globally.
• Generate high-quality research reports, policy briefs and publications in leading peer-reviewed journals; produce blogs and policy briefs as needed.
• Support senior researchers in conceptualising new projects, developing high-impact proposals, stakeholder engagement events and donor funding applications.
• Support outreach of research outputs through coordination with the outreach team and policymakers.
• Participate in conferences, workshops, and training programmes for a broad understanding of air quality developments.

Skills

Excel

Coding

Presentation

Multitasking

Initiative

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Public Policy, Sustainable Finance, Environmental Engineering, or related

Job description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) · New Delhi, India

Full-time Policy, Research & Advocacy Entry-level

Contract Full-time

Experience Entry-level

Closing Date October 19, 2026

Country India

Sector Policy, Research & Advocacy

Job Description

Council onEnergy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Research Analyst – Clean Air

Terms of reference

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and whatwe don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below description strikes achord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW,we build careers in public policy

• We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis onresearch and impact at scale
• We actively promote leadership by initiative
• We celebrate talent and ambition
• You will be surrounded by smart people who willchallenge you and help you grow
• You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations
• Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility,come together at CEEW
• You will get above-market remuneration
• We provide a safe space for all
• At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Designation offered

Research Analyst

Team/ Focus area

Risks and Adaptation –Clean Air

CEEW seeks to hire a Research Analyst withgood data analysis skills to join the Clean Air team. The role will furtherhelp CEEW’s Clean Air team raise the bar. The role primarily involves analysingsustainability reports of Indian companies to track their progress in improvingtheir air emissions.

Thecandidate is expected to have good data analysis and presentation skills.

In addition to theduties and responsibilities below, the individual should be prepared, as andwhen necessary, to take on additional responsibilities.

Job duties and accountabilities

Primary Responsibilities

Research

• Independentlymanage allocated workstreams on quantitative and quantitative applied researchon air quality issues in India.
• Identifyingkey research question(s), designing the research approach/framework, collectionof data and data analyses using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative,and presenting the analyses in a coherent narrative in different formats suchas journal publications, reports, op-ed articles, and consultation meetings.
• Regularlytrack policy measures taken by the government and their implementation statusthat concern air quality in India and globally.
• Generatehigh-quality research reports, policy briefs and publications in leadingpeer-reviewed journals. Generate other knowledge products such as blogs, policybriefs, etc., at regular intervals.
• Supportthe senior researchers in conceptualising new projects, developing high-impactresearch proposals, stakeholder engagement events and applications for researchand general donor funding.
• Supporteffective outreach of research outputs through coordination with the outreachteam, engagement with a broader network of stakeholders, and concernedpolicymakers.
• Participatein relevant conferences, workshops, and training programmes for a comprehensiveunderstanding of developments relevant to the air quality sector.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

Bachelors/Masters degree in PublicPolicy, Sustainable Finance, Environmental Engineering, and related fields.

Workexperience

• 0-1 years of experience.
• Abilityto work with either Excel or code in a programming language.
• Ability to present the work in a lucid manner.
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success inimplementing out-of-the-box content ideas.
• Demonstrated abilities to manage multiplepriorities, projects and internal/external resources in a fast-pacedenvironment, while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Strong drive and initiative, a self-starter.
• Prior experience inanalysing the environmental performance of companies.
• An understanding ofenvironmental disclosure frameworks.

“Ifyou are passionate about cleaning India’s air and If you can turn air qualitydata into actionable insights, then we would definitely consider hiring you! Ifyou can collaborate closely with others to make this happen, you are probablythe candidate we are looking for.”

CEEW operates in a dynamicenvironment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility inundertaking a variety of tasks.

Compensation

Competitive compensation –commensurate to the experience and matching the best standards adopted by theindustry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal-opportunityemployer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age,gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates areencouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed ona rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliestpossible.

Only shortlisted candidates willbe notified by us. We appreciate your interest.